How did you labor turn out when your babies head wasn't engaged and you were only dilated at a 1?

I am 41 weeks pregnant and I am dilted to a 1 and having mild contractions. However I am not effaced and the babies head is not engaged, even though it is head down. I am trying to not be induced so I am under strict monitoring to make sure placenta and amnoitic fluid is still strong and healthy our Dr and Midwife are having us do non stress test every couple days. But I was wondering how your labor turned out when you weren't dilated over a 1, and the babies head wasn't engaged? Thank you for your answers.

I did a foley bulb induction to open me up to 3cm, don't let them fool you, it hurt. They told me it would be uncomfortable. They broke my water at 5 am and started the pitocin. I went for 17 hrs and then had a c-section. I never got past 8cm.

Keep trying to avoid that induction. The momma story about with induction to c-section is altogether too common. In my class, we always teach that labor starts when the baby is ready and proceeds as mom and baby allow regardless of where you are when it starts. It may sound silly but I would start talking to your baby kindly about coming on out and why it is a good time to do so. Normal gestation is 41 weeks and a day so you are in good shape!
Good luck!

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